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St. Matthew's Lutheran School

308 Herman Street Iron Ridge, WI 53035

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,890
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,890
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Matthew's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for any non-member family, regardless of religious affiliation. Members of the congregation pay $1,260. In addition, every student pays a $315.00 Education Fee which covers books, supplies, and technology costs.
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mr. Kevin Lorge
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Deborah Foulkes

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Hand BellsPiano Lessons
School Musical

School Notes

  • St. Matthew's Lutheran School (WELS) exists to assist the families of our congregation, the community of Iron Ridge, and surrounding communities by providing a high-quality Christ-centered education for training lifelong Disciples of Christ. Our aim is to equip every student with the Bible's answers providing them with everything they need to know to obtain God's gift of eternal life and to live as his servants and witnesses in our community and in our world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Matthew's Lutheran School cost?
St. Matthew's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,890 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Matthew's Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. Matthew's Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does St. Matthew's Lutheran School offer?
St. Matthew's Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Dodge County, WI is $5,129 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dodge County, WI is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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